President Donald Trump announced Saturday he intends to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser and establish an "AI force" to oversee the sector. He offered no specifics on structure or timing for the initiative.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated the administration would not hinder the industry's growth but would use existing criminal and civil justice systems to address misconduct. "We will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows," he wrote.

Advisory Team Reshuffling

The appointment marks Trump's second person to serve as AI czar. Venture capitalist David Sacks held the position before departing in spring for an external advisory role. Sacks has argued that AI developers, not federal regulators, should bear responsibility for product safety.

Sriram Krishnan, the White House's senior AI policy adviser, also stepped down in June. Krishnan plans to launch an outside institution aimed at shaping AI policy.

Geopolitical Context

The announcement comes days before Trump's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Washington and Beijing are currently competing for AI dominance.

The move also follows warnings from prominent AI figures urging a slowdown in development. These leaders cite risks that the technology could operate beyond human control.

President Donald Trump banned CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House on Friday. He cited what he called "FAKE NEWS" coverage of his administration as the reason for the exclusion.

Trump stated that these outlets "shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES." He warned other news organizations could face similar restrictions if they continue such reporting.

Executive Justification

In an Oval Office briefing, Trump said there was no single story behind the decision. He described it as a response to "cumulative stories over the last few years." He added that outlets "purposely write negative news" to "diminish the Republicans and a Republican administration."

When asked about the scope of the ban, Trump said, "I don't want them in my office. I don't want them here. I would say the ban would go as far as you can."

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth backed the move on X. He said the Department of War "fully supports" the decision. Hegseth claimed the outlets had already "self-deport[ed] from the Pentagon" and accused them of endangering troops with "false stories, leaks, and" fictional accounts.

Legal Challenges Loom

CNN, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD), called the threatened ban an illegal assault. The company stated it has a right under the U.S. Constitution to report without hindrance. CNN vowed to defend its team's fair and accurate reporting.

Politico, owned by privately held Axel Springer, wrote on X that it will "vigorously defend" its First Amendment rights. The outlet denied claims that it received government subsidies, calling them "false and thoroughly debunked."

Historical Precedent

Trump previously barred The Associated Press from the Oval Office and Air Force One. This occurred after the wire service declined to use his preferred name, "Gulf of America," for the Gulf of Mexico. The AP sued, and the case remains ongoing.

The tactic echoes his first term when he revoked CNN correspondent Jim Acosta's White House press credentials. CNN challenged that decision in court, and it was overturned.